Vinton, Louisiana, is our home town. Our web site provides you a window into useful information, that makes it easier for you to enjoy and do business in Southwest Louisiana. Vinton puts citizens first. We promote quality of life, progressive ideas, good education, and efficient city services for those who live, work, or visit here. For Area Information links - click here.
Christmas Parade - Dec. 4, 2009
The Vinton Christmas Parade will be held on Friday December 4th, 2009 at 5 PM.
This year the parade will begin rolling down Horridge Street and ending at Vinton City Hall. There will be cookies and a visit with jolly old St. Nick.
A Relay for Life Food Tasting will be Saturday January 23, 2010 at American Legion Post 208
Swine Flu Man protects citizens of Calcasieu Parish as he fights his arch enemy the H1N1 virus. He says when you're sick, it's not wise to touch your nose, mouth and eyes.
click to view short health movie clip
In an effort to help prepare the community in the event of a potential H1N1 virus outbreak this flu season, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has created a website that provides helpful tips in prevention. The website, www.H1N1calcasieu.com, provides viewers with info on H1N1, - including: -guidelines to prevent illness, -symptoms you may possess that would indicate potential medical treatment, -answers to common questions, and vVideos to help “spread the message, not the virus” to friends and family.
Normal Schedule for IESI Trash Service
Monday: East of West Street North of Highway 90 including Hampton, Center, Horridge (north of Hwy 90) Eddy, Industrial, Mill, Nichols, Short, Fancher, North, Emma, East, Parish , Murphy, Walter and Tim Streets
Tuesday: South of Highway 90 and East of Horridge, including portions of Highway 90 East ( the part east of Horridge) Eddy ( south of Highway 90), Williams, Leblanc, Fairchild, Elsie, Center, Hilda, McCormick, Donnie, Loree, East, South, Goodwin and Hilda Streets.
Wednesday: Big Woods Rd, Hampton west of Big Woods Rd, Highway 90 west of Big Woods Rd., Celeste, Center Street west of Big Woods Rd. and everything South of Highway 90 and west of Horridge, including Perry, Shaw, Oak, Penny, South, Fancher and West St.
Trash placed outside of cans must be bagged and not weigh more than 50 pounds. Limbs are to be cut no longer than four feet in length and be tied or bundled for workers to be able to handle. Please keep worker safety in mind. Place debris in safe location not under power lines. For more information call 589-7913.
Vinton Police and Fire Departments - Emergency DIAL 911 - Click logo to go directly to Vinton’s Police or Fire Department.
Tropical storms tell us that now is the time to make sure that we all have everything prepared for emergency weather conditions. Check your supplies to ensure a safe environment for your family.
Have you planned for your family in the event we have a storm? Awareness & Disaster Evacuation Guides are available at City Hall
Announcements and Notices
BALANCED UTILITY BILLING is available for Vinton Utility customers. Stephanie Hardy, Billing Specialist for Vinton, reminds utility customers that applications are currently being taken for balanced billing, now through May 15. Utility customers interested in this payment option should call Stephanie, at (337) 589-7453, Monday thru Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM or on Fridays from 8:00 am until 12:00 noon.
WATER METER AND ELECTRIC SERVICE INFORMATION is available online, right here. Current flat rate on water is $17.50, garbage is $19.25, and sewer is $17.50. For electricity & public works sign up there is a 24 hour window for service to be connected during the week, but if you come for service on a Friday connection may be delayed until Monday. This applies to permits for water, sewer, work orders or inspections in Public Works and Electrical. The Department closes at 4:30 PM Monday - Thursday and closes at 12 noon on Friday. click here for rates and to print sign up information
Utility bills due without penalty by the 10th, thereafter 10% penalty is added til the 22nd. Pay by 22nd & avoid shut off.
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SUNSET OVER VINTON, LOUISIANA
The sunset over Vinton oh, what a sight to see. Reminds me of the people there and what they mean to me
I haven’t known them very long yet a lifetime it seems you see For Vinton’s just that kind of town where folks can live their dreams
A friendly town, to say the least where folks work hard each day And everyone knows everyone that’s quite a town I’d say
Their radiant faces, hearts of love bring smiles to every face... Yes, this sunset over Vinton is as beautiful as this place... by Mary Manard